Instructor - Arts & Education - PT

South Shore YMCA; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

South Shore YMCA invites an Arts & Education Instructor to teach music, visual art, STEM and theater, fostering a fun, safe environment for all participants in our programs.

Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, you will prepare lesson plans, attend required meetings and lead classes in the evenings, mornings and weekends, engaging children across ages while promoting growth and character values in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in their specific realm (Art, Music, Theater, STEM, and Dance).
• Experience working with children in group settings (Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, K-3).

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans.
• Attend all staff meetings required by supervisor.
• Flexibility and Adaptability to changed situations are essential in this position.
• Attend all scheduled classes.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Be prepared and on time for all classes. Arrive early enough for set-up time (15 minutes).
• Breakdown of all equipment and organize properly.
• Run a quality program and provide students with positive experiences.
• Schedule: In person evening, morning, and weekend classes.

Skills

Art

Music

Theatre

STEM

Dance

Job description

The Instructor, under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, music, visual art, STEM and theater is responsible for teaching students elements of their specified genre, and other related subjects by creating a fun, safe, nurturing environment to all participants.

Reports to: Program Director Arts & Education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The Arts & Humanities Instructor must be able to work with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Candidates should bring to this position the appropriate background of education and experience to contribute and carryout the Association’s goals. Remain current in required and voluntary training in order to promote growth of mind and spirit and character values for all.

Essential Functions

• Prepare lesson plans.
• Attend all staff meetings required by supervisor.
• Flexibility and Adaptability to changed situations are essential in this position.
• Attend all scheduled classes.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Be prepared and on time for all classes. Arrive early enough for set-up time (15 minutes).
• Breakdown of all equipment and organize properly.
• Run a quality program and provide students with positive experiences.
• Schedule: In person evening, morning, and weekend classes.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in their specific realm (Art, Music, Theater, STEM, and Dance).
• Experience working with children in group settings (Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, K-3).

Work Environment And Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Must be able to act and move fast enough to keep children safe.